Nursing Director Labor and Delivery

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Chandler, Arizona, has a stable suburban population with an economy anchored by many large financial, and high tech companies. Located southeast of Phoenix, Chandler is a skillfully developed community of friendly, diverse neighborhoods with expansive parks, great schools, convenient shopping, and excellent career opportunities.

For more than 50 years, Dignity Health’s Chandler Regional Medical Center has focused on quality patient care and service to the community. As the longest established hospital in the southeast valley, Chandler Regional has provided care for the Chandler community since 1961. The hospital recently added a new five-story tower with 96 patient beds, increasing the acute-care bed count to 338. This expansion increased emergency and trauma services, as well as the surgical unit and intensive care offerings.

The word “dignity” perfectly defines what our organization stands for: showing respect for all people by providing excellent care. At Chandler Regional, our employees are the heart and soul of our organization. They are the reason we are able to live out our healing ministry within the communities we serve. Our doctors, nurses and allied health professionals are a regular self-contained support system for each other. This unique working culture is one of the reasons why a career with us is so rewarding. 

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Job Summary / Purpose
  
The Director of Nursing for Labor and Delivery (L&D) is a visionary and strategic nursing leader responsible for the overall operational, clinical, and administrative management of the Labor and Delivery unit. This role encompasses ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, and patient-centered maternal and newborn care, fostering a culture of excellence, and optimizing unit performance. The Director of L&D is a champion for clinical best practices, staff development, patient satisfaction, and financial stewardship within the L&D department.

Essential Functions:

Clinical Leadership & Quality Assurance:

• Patient Care Excellence: Ensures the provision of compassionate, evidence-based, and patient-centered care for laboring mothers, newborns, and their families.
• Clinical Standards: Establishes, implements, and monitors adherence to professional nursing standards, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements (e.g., AWHONN, Joint Commission, state health departments).
• Quality Improvement: Leads and participates in continuous quality improvement initiatives, including identifying areas for improvement, developing action plans, and monitoring outcomes related to patient safety, clinical efficacy, and satisfaction.
• Risk Management: Proactively identifies and mitigates risks within the L&D unit, ensuring a safe environment for patients and staff. Investigates and responds to patient safety events and complaints.

Operational & Administrative Management:

• Strategic Planning: Contributes to the development and execution of departmental and organizational strategic plans, aligning L&D goals with overall organizational objectives.
• Budget Management: Develops, manages, and adheres to the annual operating and capital budgets for the L&D unit, identifying opportunities for cost savings and resource optimization.

Human Resources & Staff Development:

• Professional Development: Promotes a culture of continuous learning and professional growth, facilitating access to educational opportunities, certifications, and leadership development programs for L&D staff.
• Employee Engagement: Fosters a positive and supportive work environment that promotes teamwork, respect, and high employee morale.

Minimum: 

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Of Nursing  (e.g. BSN) or equivalent education and experience and
• Masters Of Nursing or other-related field (e.g., MSN/MBA/MHA).
• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience and
• Two (2) years of leadership experience.

Licensure and Certifications:

• Registered Nurse: AZ (RN:AZ)
• American Heart Association BLS